Winning blow: knight to d5 (b4·7)
c9-12149Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
23. Nxd5 Bxd5 24. Qxd5+ Kc7 25. Rxb5
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b5 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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